Loving my PRSC blog #2 DT projects on 2 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! -- from America's heartland!

why: This posting showcases my next 2 design team inspiration projects for P-R-S that debuted in February 2025. It's super easy to link up--just use paper and/or scissors...journaling, mixed media, scrapbook layouts, tags, bookmarks, party invites, etc. 

when: #2 anything goes using paper and/or scissors theme at Paper-Rocks-Scissors starts on March 2, 2025 and lasts the whole month

what: Project #1: Made in Spain postcard from unnamed year and blank reverse side was bought at the little antique resale shop in my small community!!! This image is Greco's recreation of Toledo {new to me}

notes for #1: paper items are: blue cardstock, floral napkin panel, and postcard cardstock; scissors used for dual-sided adhesive tape strips for adhering, cutting the string, trim cuts at top and bottom edges of the postcard

1. light blue 6" square cardstock = Art Skills

2. napkin = ?/received in a junk journaling swap

3. string = old stash item

4. paper towel (not shown) was used to absorb extra ink from inking/dyeing the string

5. Royal Blue alcohol marker = Arteza (for the string)

6. large blue crystal gem = from a mix size and color set = Crafter's Square

7. postcard origins = ?/bought in 2024 at Donn's Antiques and More store; says it was made in Spain; I live in Illinois!!!! 

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what: Project #2: dog-eared tag

notes for #2: "You're a beauty" tag combines 4 companies' products

Paper usage= tag; 3 die-cut ephemera; coated paper stickers (sentiment, green heart and the lily pad flower)

Scissors usage = cut ribbon and cording

21. dog-eared topped tag = multi-design pack of tags = Heidi Swapp 2014

22. "You're a beauty" stickers, little green heart sticker, and the lily pad flower sticker = Everly Lane sticker book by Fancy Pants Designs 2024

23. pink heart, yellow flower and yellow butterfly die-cut ephemera = Simple Stories' Beautiful Memories Page Pieces ephemera 2021

24. cording and sheer ribbon = both bought at Dollar Tree/Crafter's Square

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where: P-R-S or Paper-Rocks-Scissors #2 challenge posting

link: https://paper-rocks-scissors.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2-challenge.html

badge:

DT member badge:

other places to share/link are:

A. square card = Crafts Galore Encore; start March 1; anything goes; 1st entry

link = https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-crafts-galore-encore.html

B. square card = NBUS; Never Before Used Schtuff; new March 1; My new item is a very old never been used by anyone before...now I'm regretting not scanning the reverse side so that you can see it is blank, never used; writing by the company says it was made in Spain; it's Greco's Toledo painting

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/03/nbus-challenge-72.html

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C. tag = The Four Seasons; start of March 1; also theme for spring season; this tag is filled with spring flowers and butterfly; also the pastel colors are reflective of the newness that spring has in early growth after a cold winter

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/spring-season-march-2025.html

D. tag = 2 Sisters on the blog; current; theme of Easter or spring; this tag is definitely spring season...

link = https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-95.html

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Note: both the square card and the dog-ear topped tag could be linked to HQFSCAT or Heart's Quest For Shaped Cards and Tags. However I own the challenge blog so I can't link up as a participant but if my readers have shaped-structured cards or tags, they can. HQFSCAT #3 anything goes on a shaped card or shaped tag theme runs March 2-31, 2025. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member only for 2 of Deanne's challenge blogs: P-R-S and HAOOCAYR

* owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; AA; ConBC; Critter Crazy Challenges effective March 1, 2025; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

 

Loving my ConBC #12 DT cards using columns B and G on 1 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: This posting showcases my next design team commitments for Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges or ConBC. Project #1= I chose column B from #12 bingo board. I used all 4 designated elements! Project #2= I chose column G from #12 bingo board. Normally I try to use all the elements but this time I left out 'bleaching'. Couldn't figure how to use it artistically with the other elements...made my brain hurt thinking about this! :)

when: #12 starts March 1, 2025 and ends on April 15, 2025. Rules state that  only 1 column can be used vertically; can't go across/horizontally or diagonally per project. 

what: Project #1 = Column B (raindrops, blue, free (foam tape; cursive written sentiment), watercolor and splatters) ==> You Color My World

closeup cropped scan to zoom in to see iridescent glitter acrylic paint splats/streaks =

notes for #1:

1. raindrops = clear teardrop-shaped adhesive gems by Hampton Art 2017 (new to me/1st time to use)

2. blue = Wild Blueberry 5" x 7" cardstock base by CutCardStock; blue teal paper cut 4.5" x 6.5" by Recollections; three blue tone watercolor-type markers

3. free = foam dimensional tape under specialty paper; cursive written script sentiment

4. watercolor = three ways: (1) watercolor markers applied at top of the white paper: 1"square then 1.5" x 1" rectangle then 1" square 'sections' (2) specialty paper thick watercolor texture (3) science chromatography experiment with water-soaked cotton balls dragged from top of the paper down to spread the ink across the paper fibers

5. splatters = iridescent acrylic glitter paint was applied to some cording and then it was 'splatted' in a zig-zag sort of patterning across and down the paper

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what: Project #2 = Column G/2nd attempt (rainbow, purple, free [taupe, text paper & sentiment] make own background) ==>> God keeps His promises

notes for #2:

21. rainbow = used 2 ways: (1) rainbow outline clipart image was used in Google Document repeatedly; (2) I sketched a mimic of the rainbow and clouds clipart image onto the backside of the SU paper then fussy cut and added black doodles

22.  purple = used 2 ways: (1) base cardstock 6" square by Art Skills; (2) lavender copy paper by Pen + Gear; part of a pastel paper pack for the digital design/Google Doc to be printed on

23. free = used 3 times: (1) taupe color in the fussy cut focal shape; (2) text print paper for the focal shape; (3) handwritten sentiment in black

24. make own background = as referenced above, I created a Google Doc with table format, inserted a 24 point font side rainbow with 2 clouds outlined clipart image into each box; printed onto lavender paper; cut to size and then outlined in black marker for distinction; white colored pencil applied to each cloud for a subtle effect; after focal was adhered, I wrote the sentiment below it

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what: 3rd project (this is not shown on ConBC)/1st attempt at column G (rainbow, purple, free (other colors), [skipped bleaching]& made own background

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closeup for lettering...

notes: (neutrals and metallics don't count unless specified for an element)

31. rainbow = free for personal use; clipart image printed as black and white from ClipArt Library website; didn't use full traditional ROY G BIV spectrum since whoever drew the rainbow only included 3 beams; this the bingo board wants prominent purple used, I did a blue violet, violet and pink. (colored pencils)

32. purple = base cardstock trimmed to 5.5" wide x 6" tall (Art Skills); dark purple mottled strips (old DCVW); blue-purple strips (Pen + Gear?); lavender and white-gray varied tile pattern paper = Art Skills; the multicolor glossy print paper was recycled envelope liner (unknown); lavender cardstock behind the clipart (mixed pack scraps Crafter's Square); the light pinkish-lavender strips = (Pen + Gear)

33. free = using yellow, blue and pink colored pencils and/or puffy dots (Recollections)

34. no bleach used

35. make own background = used the strips in a sunburst pattern as well as adding the black doodle lines to mimic those in the clipart around the sun; focal panel added to the center and the sentiment split to above and below the focal area

36. foam dimension tape under the rainbow focal

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where: Christmas [or not] Bingo #12 

link = https://christmasbingochallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/cbc-12-anything-goes-with-featured.html

bingo board =

DT badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. blue raindrops = I Love Promarkers; still open for 2 more days; use any marker(s); My raindrop card has 2 blue tones and 1 purple-blue tone of watercolor markers used on a thick homemade specialty paper; wet cottonballs (1 for each) were started at the top of each color tone band and then rubbed down the panel!!!

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

b. blue raindrops = The Four Seasons Challenge; March 1; Spring season; technically calendar-wise, we still have about 3 weeks/19+ days to declare the new season but on the local news I keep hearing about this 'meterological spring' beginning March 1!!! I guess that is due to the roller coaster of changes; stronger chances of slushy snow or light snows, cold rains; MY blue sky with crystal raindrop/teardrop gems is for the rainy spring weather 

link = https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/spring-season-march-2025.html

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c. lavender rainbow = Word Art Wednesday; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 week period; theme is anything uplifting; MY rainbow card has a Scriptural reference expression "God keeps His promises."

link = https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2025/02/anything-goes-weeks-689-690.html

d.  lavender rainbow = 2 Sisters on the blog; start March 1; theme of Easter or Spring; this rainbow and clouds themed card makes you think of spring weather!!

link = https://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-95.html

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e. be bright sun & rainbow = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Wed Feb 26 for 2 weeks; anything using paper goes; 

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

f. be bright sun & rainbow = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started on Feb 16/a couple of days open; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = ConBC; AA; Critter Crazy (effective this week); HQFCB, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB!!!

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas; owned by Shell S. 

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S; owned by Deanne

~~ interesting fact about me: 

I took piano lessons for about 9 years! I started with an elderly woman when I was about 6 years old but seemed to stall and wasn't challenged to go past a basic level. Mom stopped taking me there so had a break for about 2 years. Sometime around 8 1/2 years old I started taking from a different lady who was in her mid-40s then. Under her guidance, I progressively advanced and tackled different genres, not stopping until about 17! 

Hymn arrangements are my favorite but I also like old movie and TV show themes, wedding songs, polkas, etc. 

Loving my HQFCB #3 theme AGF choice Leprechaun + focus option Gnome on 1 March 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! 

~~ from the USA heartland

why: I'm loving this post for showcasing the newest design team commitments for HQFCB or Heart's Quest Fantasy Challenge Blog! The main monthly theme is always anything goes fantasy and the March focus option is Gnome. 

when: #3 for 2025 starts March 1/first Saturday and ends on March 31, 2025

what: PROJECT #1 = AGF theme choice of Leprechaun

notes for #1:

1. floral print paper = SU

2. Ai-generated image using Microsoft Designer; printed on white cardstock and edged in green ink = cardstock by Georgia Pacific

3. yellow cardstock scrap strip = Pen + Gear

4. Sandcastle Tan cardstock strip = Martha Stewart distributed through CutCardStock

5. "Lucky charm!" sentiment part of a Google Doc = printed on white Georgia Pacific cardstock

6. 4-point star sticker; gold glitter posy = different mixed design packs by Crafter's Square; also gems

and

what: PROJECT #2 = March focus option of Gnome ---->> "You're my lucky clover" shaped clover/shamrock St. Patrick's Day card

notes for #2:

21. green and orange/butternut squash color cardstocks = Pen + Gear

22. white cardstock for gnome stamping = Pen + Gear

23. gnome stamp = Riley & Co. 

24. gnome image filled with colored pencils with 5 different colors = stash

25. gnome image outlined in black marker = Art Skills

26. star sticker =

27. enamel dots = Everly Lane collection by Fancy Pants Designs

28. Google Doc word processing for sentiment; fussy cut with decorative scissors

29. Pea Green alcohol marker = Arteza

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where: HQFCB (the old TFATU) #3 

link = https://thefairyandtheunicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/03/hqfcb-or-old-tfatu-3-in-2025-agf-theme.html

badge = 

my DT badge =

**NOTES: the square shaped Leprechaun card and the shaped clover card could be shared over at HQFSCAT (shaped cards and shaped tags); however since I own it, I can't link up; #3 challenge of anything goes on a shaped card or shaped tag theme runs March 2-31, 2025.

other places to share/link are:

a. leprechaun = Pin-spirational; starts March 1st; theme of Spring Greens; My card has lots of greens, even sage greens in the flower print

link = https://pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/pinspirational-challenge-323-march.html

inspiration photo = 

b. leprechaun = If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; starts March 1st; theme of Lucky in Green; MY card has the Leprechaun, pot of gold, rainbow, and expression of "lucky charm"

link = https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2025/03/cookie-challenge-202-march-lucky-in.html

inspiration photo = 

c. leprechaun = Love Those Pretty Papers; new Sat March 1; use at least 1 pretty patterned paper; MY Leprechaun card has a bright multi-color floral paper that complements the garden scene Ai image

link = https://lovethoseprettypapers.blogspot.com/2025/03/atg-using-pretty-patterned-paper-march.html

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d. clover = Fab - n- Funky; started Feb 26; theme is fantasy; my clover shaped card has a gnome, a fantasy creature

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/611-fantasy.html

e. clover = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; current; anything goes

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

f. clover = Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers; new Sat/March 1; G for Green; MY clover shaped card's gnome was stamped onto white cardstock then filled with many colored pencil tones, then outlined in black before fussy cutting and lifting up with foam tabs; with the sentiment and the gnome, someone might not think they were so lucky being matched up to him!?!

link = https://snarkystampers.blogspot.com/2025/03/soss-260-g-is-for-green.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; AA; ConBC; and on March 1st = Critter Crazy Challenges; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S that debuted Feb 2nd

~~ odd fact from February 2025 = 

During high school years, mostly junior and senior year, guys that had same PE time as I did in the girls group, started calling me "White Legs Morris" because of my very white pale skin! I've just never been able to tan by sunbathing. I did ask them to stop many times at first but it just fell on their 'deaf' ears....I just shrugged it off. Yes, I was irked but I didn't go to the principal of our very small high school and complain of harassment or bullying. Back in the late 1970s you just 'sucked it up' or you punched them in the face to get a person to shut up. I wasn't going to do that......I survived. 

Loving my HAOOCAYR #24 DT projects on 1 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog! ~~from America's heartland!

WHY: My heart is happy to share my newest design team (DT) inspiration projects for my blogger/artisan friend Deanne's HAOOCAYR...Halloween and other occasions crafts all year round. This is #24 with the 2 main themes of Halloween and Birthday plus optional themes St. Patrick's Day and/or Caffeine. (see the badge further down).

WHEN: #24 is published on March 1, 2025 and is open for the whole month.

WHAT: Project #1 = Halloween

notes for #1:

1. black cardstock cut to 6" square = Neenah

2. peach is neon deep orange cardstock cut to 5.5" square = Astrobrights/Neenah

3. black with orange pin dots print & the ghouls print papers + cut-a-part card + brad = FaBOOlous collection by Simple Stories

4. string = stash

5. string was colored with alcohol marker "Goldfish Orange" = Arteza

6. brown/Walnut stamp ink pad = Lawn Fawn (for all outside edges)

7. foam dimensional adhesive tape strips used under the cut-a-part card = Crafter's Square (3 pack with different widths and thicknesses)

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WHAT: Project #2 = optional theme of Caffeine

notes for #2: "Coffee Time" tag

21. white cardstock base = Conservation Flat Card in White by CutCardStock

22. lighter amount of ink on the white = "Chocolate Chip" by SU

23. darker amount of ink on the white = "Walnut" by Lawn Fawn

24. circle tag focal is on foam tape = Sandcastle Tan by Martha Stewart and sold by CutCardStock

25. coffee bean looking shapes was actually an abstract leaf stencil and the lettering is from different words from a religious stencil set = I forget who made; it was gifted by a friend

26. red umber colored pencil for the lettering= stash

27. brown watercolor marker for the coffee beans = stash

28. twine = stash

29. hole punch used to cut the corners for an altered rectangle tag base 

WHERE: HAOOCAYR #24 or March 2025 blog posting

link = https://halloweencraftsallyearround.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-1st-halloween-and-other-occasions.html

theme badge = 

DT badge =

other places to share/link are:

a. Ghouls = Fab -n- Funky; started Feb 26/Wed; theme is fantasy; My card has ghouls/ghosts/spirits; some people consider these fantasy/make-believe

link = https://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/611-fantasy.html

b. Ghouls = Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges; started Feb 26/Wed; anything goes using paper; My Halloween card has 5 uses of paper (black, orange, dotted, ghosts and journal card with large ghost

link = https://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/02/pennys-challenge-591.html

c. Ghouls = Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; started Feb 16/1 day or less yet; anything goes

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2025/02/248-paper-shelter.html

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d. Coffee tag = Krafty Chicks; week 4/theme is masculine; the neutral colors and twine plus coffee theme would appeal to a lot of guys, especially since there are no frills or bling

link = https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/krafty-chicks-challenge-757-masculine.html

e. Coffee tag = I Love Promarkers; week 2 of 2; use markers; MY coffee tag's coffee beans are color-filled with a brown watercolor marker

link = https://ilovepromarkers.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-577.html

f. Coffee tag = Creating with CutCardStock FB group share

g. Coffee tag = could be shared with 2 challenge blogs that I own: FQGGCB/AFG theme- anything food goes (coffee beans) and HQFSCAT for shaped tag -- since I altered the rectangle tag base with the punched corners that counts for an acceptable altered rectangle shape

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* DT member of 2 of Deanne's teams = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* owner/DT = FQGGCB and HQFSCAT mentioned above; also FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB; AA; ConBC; and CCC (Critter Crazy Challenges is effective after February 25, 2025)